I used an editing service before I sent my personal statement out. I think I paid $99 for the service, and I was basically pleased. However, I think it is very important to wait until you have a very well thought out personal statement before sending it in. I basically used it to double check my grammar, spelling, etc., not for major issues. I'll also add that in some ways my paper came back a bit jumbled. I just used a few of the suggestions to strengthen my paper, it definitely did not come back in perfect form. But, I feel that a few of the wording and organization suggestions were useful in the strengthening of my essay. If you have an extra $80-$100 laying around I'd say go for it, otherwise you might try asking a professor or writing workshop to go through it.

I wanted to know which editing service is the best one to use (or most popular one) to have my personal statement edited-- any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Iíve tested a lot of services during my work. And to be honest, Iím not a fan of any of the resources Iíve used. There isn't a single best service. But there are some important tips for effective essay editing Ė from using editing software (Ginger Ė as a variant) to reading your paper aloud. I wish you find the most favorable proofreading service, but donít forget You have only yourself.

For personal statements I am against this, but this feels like bait to get you to want to use them for other essays too.Warning: Many Schools consider this type of thing on actual school essays or papers to be an honor code violation and can thus effect your character and fitness.

That being said.........don't self snitch and you most likely won't get caught (if you don't mind knowing you are in the wrong) In retrospect my grades would be a bit higher if I had, still can't ethically recommend it though.